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Claus Birkholm

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CIO, VP at NIRAS
📍 Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Claus Birkholm is the CIO and VP at NIRAS, who was recently named Denmarks "CIO of the Year 2025". He is recognized for his methodical approach to digital transformation and successful, large-scale implementation of AI to boost productivity. With over 24 years of experience, he holds an MSc in Business Administration from Aarhus University.

Outside of his strategic IT work, Claus appears to enjoy hands-on activities. He has mentioned doing a significant amount of gardening in his personal time. He also has a taste for fine desserts, specifically planning to celebrate his recent award with a "Peter Beiers sinful caramel" ice cream cake for his team.

He won the prestigious "CIO of the Year 2025" award for his strategic vision and concrete execution in rolling out Generative AI to over 1, 000 users.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
CIO, VP
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
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AI Adoption
He led a highly successful rollout of Microsoft Copilot to over 1, 000 users at NIRAS, a key factor in his "CIO of the Year 2025" award.
Digital Transformation
His career is focused on driving the digital agenda and turning IT into a business development function through strategic execution and strong governance.
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Career

Work history

4-2017
CIO, VP
NIRAS
5-2015 - 4-2017
CIO
ALECTIA
1-2014 - 4-2015
Owner
Claus Birkholm
1-2013 - 12-2013
Director, IT Service Development
GN ReSound
12-2007 - 12-2012
Director, IT Applications Development
GN ReSound
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Education
1991 - 1996
Cand.merc (MSc in Business Administration)
Aarhus University
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